Minervois Les Fontanilles 2024 - Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot

This 2024 Minervois Les Fontanilles from Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot is a Languedoc red wine produced from the complex, north-west-facing terroir of the Minervois, composed of marl, sandstone and clay-limestone soils. Made from Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsaut, with hand-picked grapes, this 2024 vintage expresses all the richness and freshness of old vines surrounded by garrigue, pine trees, thyme and wild rosemary. It reveals generous aromas of red and black fruits, enhanced by lovely spicy and peppery notes, typical of the great red wines of the South of France. On the palate, this wine captivates with its depth, balance and vibrant texture, offering a beautiful harmony between ripeness, freshness and aromatic intensity. Ideal with grilled meats, barbecues, slow-cooked dishes or Mediterranean cuisine, it is best served at a temperature of 16–18°C to fully appreciate its complexity. This bottled red wine is a superb expression of Minervois wines and will appeal to lovers of deep, generous and elegant Languedoc reds.